Broccoli Cheese Bites (Keto | Low Carb) Recipe
Enjoy these delicious and nutritious Broccoli Cheese Bites that are perfect for cheese lovers following a low-carb or keto diet. These gluten-free bites are easy to make and great for appetizers, main courses, or side dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Low-carb, Vegetarian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
For the Broccoli Cheese Bites:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- flaked salt or additional sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Steam broccoli: Steam broccoli florets until tender, then pulse in a food processor until rice-like.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine pulsed broccoli, cheddar cheese, almond flour, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and pepper.
- Shape and bake: Shape mixture into rounds on the baking sheet, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Bites
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 437mg
